We asked AI if Jake Paul could beat prime Mike Tyson (and it chose an overwhelming favorite)
Jake Paul is set to face pugilistic legend Mike Tyson on Nov.15 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Many believe an aged Tyson would struggle against his younger opponent, prompting one to wonder how the fight would transpire if the YouTuber had faced 'Iron Mike' in his prime.
We asked Google Gemini, an AI chatbot, this very question, and the answer was not a surprise.
Since turning pro in 2020, Paul has raked up an enviable boxing record of 10-1. While he was dismissed by the combat sports community at the beginning of his career, recent wins have greatly elevated Paul's fighter profile.
Apart from his wins against ex-UFC stars like Nate Diaz, Mike Perry, and Anderson Silva, 'The Problem Child' has also defeated former Golden Gloves champions Ray Bourland and Andre August.
Paul has serious boxing skills and might give an aged Tyson a run for his money, but a prime 'Iron Mike' was a different beast altogether.
Tyson is one of the all-time greats of boxing. The former undisputed world heavyweight champion is one the most prolific knockout artists the sport has ever seen.
According to Gemini's analysis, Paul has little chance of victory against a prime Tyson. As the chatbot sees it, while the 'The Problem Child' has shown impressive pugilistic skills, most of his wins have come against fighters past their primes.
The AI elaborated that Tyson in his heyday possessed unmatched speed, technique, and power, which made him one of the most intimidating fighters in the world at the time.
In essence, Gemini concluded that the skill discrepancy between the pair is huge and it'd be neigh impossible for 'The Problem Child' to deal with prime Tyson's vicious onslaught.
Mike Tyson sends stern warning to Jake Paul
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's recent New York City press conference was a treat. 'The Problem Child' was seemingly trying to get inside his opponent's head, while Tyson seemed giddy during the whole exchange.
However, during one moment of the presser, the 'Iron Mike' of old showed up. After the pugilistic legend was quizzed on what he intends to do to the social media star when they meet in the ring, he responded:
"I'm going to f**k you up. I'm going to f**k him up."
Catch Mike Tyson's comments to Jake Paul below (4:40):